The nurse delegates the hygienic care of a male patient to the unregulated care provider.In reviewing the patient assignment,the nurse instructs the unregulated care provider to make sure to use an electric razor to shave the patient with which of the following conditions?

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Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a low platelet count, which can increase the risk of bleeding. Using an electric razor can reduce the risk of nicks or cuts, which could potentially cause bleeding in a patient with thrombocytopenia.

The Nurse Delegates the Hygienic Care of a Male Patient